Books About Cursed Objects

The Best Cursed Objects Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cursed objects? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Cursed Objects

Bones and Berserkers
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Bones and Berserkers

By Nathan Hale · Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series

Discover chilling true tales of terror from American history.

128 pages· 8,725 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 483 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into 'Bones and Berserkers,' where history's darkest tales come alive. Encounter a devil baby haunting New Jersey, a well of restless soldiers, and a demon cat foretelling doom. Each story, a blend of folklore and fact, challenges the brave to uncover the mysteries of America's past. Will you dare to read to the end?
Sting
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Sting

By Jude Watson · Book #2 in the Loot series

Twins must steal cursed sapphires to escape a deadly heist gone wrong.

272 pages· 57,112 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 1,710 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Twelve-year-old March McQuin and his twin sister, Jules, are cat burglars caught in a dangerous game. After a heist goes awry, they escape with a cursed sapphire, drawing the attention of Interpol, the FBI, and ruthless criminals. To break the curse, they must steal two more sapphires. Can they outsmart their pursuers and survive the ultimate heist?
I Am Slappy's Evil Twin
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

I Am Slappy's Evil Twin

Book #3 in the Goosebumps SlappyWorld series

Two sinister dummies come to life, threatening chaos. Can they be stopped?

152 pages· 21,422 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 892 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Luke Harrison's life is filled with horror movie magic, thanks to his dad's career. But when two ventriloquist dummies, Slappy and Snappy, come to life, the scares become all too real. These mischievous twins have a sinister plan to wreak havoc. As they walk and talk on their own, Luke must find a way to stop them before they turn his world upside down. Can he outsmart the evil duo, or will they succeed in their terrifying scheme? Dive into this chilling tale to find out.
Once They See You
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2024

Once They See You

By Josh Allen, Sarah J. Coleman (Illustrator)

Everyday objects hide sinister secrets. Can you face the horror lurking in the ordinary?

192 pages· 31,767 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 122 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In a world eerily similar to ours, danger lurks in the mundane. From an abandoned bike to a chilling classroom game, each tale unveils a nightmare. Will you dare to uncover the sinister secrets hidden in everyday life? Thirteen stories await, each more terrifying than the last, promising sleepless nights and spine-tingling chills. Enter if you dare, but beware—the Night Things are watching.
The Book that Dripped Blood
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2007

The Book that Dripped Blood

By Michael Dahl, Bradford Kendall (Illustrator) · Library of Doom series

A mysterious book with fur threatens chaos. Can it be stopped?

39 pages· 976 words· Est. 7 min read
3.3 Goodreads · 139 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A shopkeeper discovers a peculiar book with a fur-covered cover titled 'CLAWS.' As its dangerous nature unfolds, the Librarian must intervene to prevent impending chaos. Will they succeed before it's too late? This special edition includes new insights and questions to deepen the mystery.
Auto Body Parts
Sale price
$2342
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Auto Body Parts

By Michael Dahl, Euan Cook (Illustrator) · School Bus of Horrors series

A school bus collects more than students on its route, as a field trip reveals a terrifying secret beneath the floorboards.

36 pages· 924 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
$24.65Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: On a peculiar bus ride, a girl hears cries from beneath her seat. Curiosity leads her to open a hatch, only to be seized by multiple hands. Are these disembodied limbs seeking rescue, or do they have a sinister purpose? As the bus hurtles toward an unknown destination, she must unravel the mystery before it's too late. What secrets lie beneath, and will she escape their grasp?
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